Walked in alone at half past ten No one asking where or when Couples stop to check the map I just follow coaster tracks Coffee in one hand, ticket ready No group chat to slow me down I see that drop above the midway Hear the wheels above the crowd Then they call, “Any single riders?” I raise my hand and step ahead One seat opens at the station Best invitation I’ve had yet I’m a single rider now I’m a single rider now One seat open, wave me through Turns out one is plenty, too I’m a single rider now I’m a single rider now Round and round and upside down Nothing holding me back now Long line winding past the fountain Round the corner, out of sight Everybody checks the wait time Like it might improve their night I walk past a hundred people Trying not to let it show Maybe life’s not made for waiting Maybe it’s made to let go Then they call, “Any single riders?” Every head turns as I pass One seat opens, gates are closing So I move a little fast I’m a single rider now I’m a single rider now One seat open, wave me through Turns out one is plenty, too I’m a single rider now I’m a single rider now Round and round and upside down Nothing holding me back now Maybe freedom’s not a big thing Maybe it’s a shorter line Maybe life keeps one seat open For the one who comes on time Love can meet me at the exit Friends can find me by the lights But for now the wheels are turning And this empty seat is mine I’m a single rider now I’m a single rider now One seat open, wave me through Turns out one is plenty, too I’m a single rider now I’m a single rider now Got my ticket, chose my way I can change it any day I’m a single rider now I’m a single rider now Round and round and upside down Nothing holding me back now
